Senior Health & Safety Officer - Hybrid Working

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Officer to enhance workplace safety standards. The role involves managing health and safety protocols across multiple sites, providing expert guidance, and ensuring legal compliance. Candidates must possess a NEBOSH Diploma and have significant experience in a standalone health and safety role. This hybrid position requires a full UK driver license and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

10% pension

27 days paid holiday

Onsite Gym

Qualifications

• Solid track record as a Senior Health & Safety Officer in a stand-alone role.
• Strong understanding of local and national health and safety laws.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve health and safety management and procedures.
• Develop and deliver impactful training programmes.
• Conduct comprehensive internal health and safety audits.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

ISO 45001

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Senior Health & Safety Officer - Hybrid Working, Bedford

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Client:

Tate

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Health & Safety Officer

Position: Reduced hours or Full-time (minimum 4 days per week)

Location: Hybrid working, with 2 days per week based in the Bedford office. Includes sporadic travel to Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, Essex, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Norfolk

Requirements: Full UK Driver License and vehicle (paid travel @ 45p per mile)

Salary: £46,000 to £52,800 (pro-rated for part-time) + 10% pension and 27 days paid holiday, plus onsite Gym

Are you passionate about creating a safe and compliant workplace for others? We are searching for an experienced Senior Health & Safety Officer with experience in managing health and safety protocols across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a stand-alone H&S role. Flexibility to travel to various locations is required.

The company offers a supportive, hardworking team environment with strong values.

The role

• Elevate Health and Safety Standards:Continuously improve the company's health and safety management and procedures.
• Empower Through Education:Develop and deliver impactful training programmes and seminars.
• Expert Guidance:Provide invaluable health and safety advice to employees across all departments.
• Legal Compliance:Interpret and apply UK health and safety laws to ensure the company stays compliant.
• Policy Management:Prepare, update, and maintain health and safety policies.
• Reporting Excellence:Prepare and submit detailed health and safety reports to various committees and the board.
• Incident Investigation:Investigate reportable incidents and produce thorough investigation reports.
• Action Planning:Create and distribute effective action plans based on incident findings.
• Internal Audits:Conduct comprehensive internal health and safety audits.
• Risk Assessment:Prepare detailed reports and action plans for department leads and managers.
• Hazard Management:Conduct risk assessments and address hazardous incidents or situations within the company.
• Proven Experience:You must have a solid track record as a Senior Health & Safety Officer in a stand-alone role.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A strong understanding of local and national health and safety laws and regulations is essential.
• NEBOSH Diploma:This is a must-have qualification for this role.
• Organisational Skills:You must be organised, a strong communicator, and capable of nurturing and guiding staff.
• ISO 45001 Expertise:Working knowledge of ISO 45001 standards and the ability to implement COSHH assessments.
• Healthcare Sector Insight:Ideally, you will have knowledge of risks within the healthcare sector.
• IOSH Membership:Being a member of IOSH is advantageous.

If you are a dedicated Senior Health & Safety Officer looking to make a significant impact, please apply immediately and we will be in touch to discuss your application.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.